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Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - Signing

SALARY DETAILS

$34.09 - $41.51 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

OPEN DATE: 9/11/2026

CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

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Note: The Division of Special Education is seeking multiple qualified and passionate candidates.

 

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.

 

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

 

LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page (https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk).

 

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Division of Special Education's mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and support to the school community in order to maximize learning for all students within an inclusive environment so that each student will contribute to and benefit from our diverse society. Their vision is to inspire all students to reach their maximum potential as productive and responsible citizens.

 

The Division of Special Education is composed of many departments and plays a vital role in supporting students with disabilities and the educators who serve them. The Deaf* Education Program serves students ages 3–22 with documented hearing differences that may impact language, communication, and access to curriculum. Their mission is rooted in advocacy, respect, and leadership in support of meaningful access for every learner. All languages, communication supports (e.g., ASL/English interpreters, captioning, hearing technology, etc.), and educational approaches in the education of Deaf children are valid and valued. They aim to empower students to actively engage in their education and thrive in their communities and future endeavors.


*Deaf is an umbrella term encompassing identities that may change over time and place, including Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Deaf with Disabilities, & Late-Deafened.

 

Learn more about the Deaf Education Program: https://sped.lausd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4408551&type=d&pREC_ID=2656709
Learn more about LAUSD’s Division of Special Education: https://sped.lausd.org/

 

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly

 

THE POSITION

An Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - Signing assists by presenting educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction to students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. The position reports to assigned school sites and typically works a C Basis Calendar and 30 hours per week (dependent on school site needs). Find the C Basis Calendar here: C Basis Work Calendar

 

General supervision is received from a site administrator or designee.  General and technical supervision is received from a certificated specialist.  No supervision is exercised. 

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidates for Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - Signing are patient, empathetic, and dedicated to student achievement and inclusion. Just as critically, they have:

    • Proficiency in sign language with the ability to tailor instructional methods to individual student language needs and preferences.
    • Foundational knowledge in core subjects (like English, Math, History, and Science) to effectively support classroom learning.
    • Knowledge of adaptive devices and resources, such as hearing aids, captioning services, and AV equipment used in instructional settings.
    • An understanding of the unique personal, academic, and social needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, actively fostering an inclusive and empowering learning environment.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES

An Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - Signing assists students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing through the use of sign language or oral communication methods by presenting educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction. 

 

Typical duties include:

    • Assists students with limited language abilities in developing communication skills such as sign language, speech reading and English.
    • Assists a teacher or other certificated employee in a school by presenting educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction.
    • Assists to remove academic, linguistic, and social-emotional achievement barriers by repeating, rephrasing, modifying to student’s preferred communication modality, or utilizing supporting materials to assist student engagement in formal and informal learning environments.
    • Tutors in academic, vocational, and related subjects.
    • Assists and instructs students in the use of books, materials, equipment and adaptive devices.
    • Assists in adapting training aids and classroom equipment for use by students.
    • Operates audio-visual equipment and uses other materials and methods to present educational material to students.

 

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website https://personnel.lausd.org/.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: In compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: Paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance are required to possess a high-school diploma or equivalent and one of the following.

 

  • Completion of 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university; OR
  • Possession of an associate or higher degree, from a recognized college or university; OR
  • Receipt of a passing score on the District Proficiency Test and the Instructional Assistant Test

 

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience as an interpreter, instructional aide, or a special education assistant in an education program for students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Eight (8) semester units from a recognized college or university in deaf studies including courses in audiology, speech and language, sign language interpretation, and/or transliteration may be substituted for the required experience.

 

SPECIAL: Proficiency in the use of sign language or oral interpretation as appropriate to the class is required.

 

SPECIAL NOTE: A Red Cross First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and must be kept current.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates who have completed high school, college, or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States, MUST obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876. 

 

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will be invited to move to the next phase, the assessment process. The selection process may consist of the following: an Online Written Test, a Writing Project, and/or a Technical Interview. The assessment process may be conducted remotely and/or in-person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality From prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process. Candidates must receive a passing score on all test parts to remain in the selection process.


Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. As such, please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application.

 

This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.

 

**Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. ALL notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.**

 

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend any scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note that in order to be considered as an applicant for this position; you will need to submit an on-line application including a resume. Interested applicants must apply through our “new” online application system.  As a District employee you MUST log in using your SSO to complete your application. Please contact Mercedes Quintanilla at m.quintanilla1@lausd.net with any questions regarding the employment selection process.

 

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net or call 213-241-3455, weekdays from 8:00 AM PST to 4:30 PM PST. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

 

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.


For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

 

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.


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